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    "id": 1402176,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Maanzo",
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        "legal_name": "Maanzo Daniel Kitonga",
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    "content": "depends on the moods of the people. If people do not feel like gambling, then what happens to these boards and their managing directors or the people who are expecting a livelihood out of it? Suppose people are moved by churches to avoid gambling, just like they should avoid drugs, smoking or alcohol. It ends up in the same thing. The general policy in the country should be one of encouraging hard work, such that any monies raised from gaming through guessing and chancing, helps another person build a life through developing a country. Should it be arts, movies or anything that entertains, they all fall within the regime of entertainment. Entertainment is one out of the seven pillars of influence. It is a big time thing which comes in form of sports and many other things which keep young people busy. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in our many years in these Houses and being ranking Members, we have seen a lot of these laws, the push and pull together with the many interest that come with this law. Therefore, I expect that it is going to be of help to Kenyans and it will be of assistance to professions and talent. I will be proposing some amendment to this law before we do the Third Reading. Yesterday, we completed the Third Reading for one law. While I was framing the amendments, I saw it was set for Division today. I wondered whether there is any chance to amend any of the laws coming from the National Assembly. I think we should take it with the caution it deserves, so that we have an opportunity to amend and serve Kenyans better. I thank you. I look forward to getting this law thoroughly amended."
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